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Waller, New USPOULTRY ChairmanAmerican Meat Institute to Co-Locate With IPE/IFE in 2013Rule Affecting Feed Mill Emission Control Equipment Revised2012 IPE Wrap-upSpotlight: Cal-Maine Foods

a S S o c I a t I o N1 President’s Column4 Waller, New usPoultry Chairman4 usPoultry Board of Directors10 sPotlIGHt: Cal-Maine Foods11 research Conducted on Blast surface Freezing of Poultry Meat11 research to Aid in Development of therapeutic and Preventative Control Measures of Broiler Breeder Disease12 Poultry Industry Expresses Concerns with EPA’s Proposed CAFo rule12 Poultry Wastewater operations training Program

E d u c a t I o N 15 you Cannot Manage What you Do Not Measure15 usPoultry Foundation: A Committed leader16 College student Career Program: From Academics to Industry17 Hatchery-Breeder Clinic: Profiles in Breed Development18 Human resources seminar: Examining the Impact of Government regulations on the Poultry Industry18 Poultry Processor Workshop

E N v I R o N m E N t a l14 rule Affecting Feed Mill Emission Control Equipment revised

f o o d S a f E t y13 Pre-Harvest Food safety Conference Addresses Poultry Industry Concerns

I N t E R N a t I o N a l P o u l t R y E x P o2 2012 IPE/IFE: the Meeting Place for Poultry and Feed Industry Decision Makers3 American Meat Institute to Co-locate With IPE/IFE in 20135 Baker receives usPoultry lamplighter Award5 usPoultry recognizes Bill Bradley as Industry Workhorse of the year6 Governor Deal Addresses Executives at IPE luncheon6 Abit Massey recipient of Harold E. Ford Foundation lifetime Achievement Award7 Building a Culture of sustainability8 Family Farm Environmental Winners recognized During 2012 IPE 9 Executive Conference on the Future of the American Poultry & Egg Industry

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BoaRd of dIREctoRS

James AdamsWENGER FEEDS, PA

Brian BarrettFEATHER CREST FARMS, TX

Bill BradleyCCF BRANDS, AR

Lyman CampbellKOCH FOODS OF ALABAMA, AL

Gary CooperCOOPER FARMS, OH

Alan DuncanMOUNTAIRE FARMS, AR

Charles GeorgeGEORGE’S, AR

Tom HensleyFIELDALE FARMS, GA

Mark HickmanPECO FOODS, AL

Paul HillWEST LIBERTY FOODS, IA

Greg HintonROSE ACRE FARMS, IN

Jay HouchinFARBEST FARMS, IN

Richard KingFOSTER FARMS, CA

Dr. Kenton KreagerHY-LINE INTERNATIONAL, IA

Don MabeAMERICAN PROTEINS, GA

Elton MaddoxWAYNE FARMS, GA

Pete MartinMAR-JAC POULTRY, GA

Sherman MillerCAL-MAINE FOODS, MS

Wes MorrisTYSON FOODS, AR

Jerry MoyeCOBB-VANTRESS, AR

Shawn NicholasBAADER-JOHNSON, MO

John PrestagePRESTAGE FARMS, NC

Clint RiversPERDUE, MD

Walt ShaferPILGRIM’S PRIDE, TX

Mark WallerINGRAM FARMS, AL

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O L U M N

a New Show, a New Horizon

In January, we announced that the tradeshow sponsored by the American Meat Institute (AMI) will be joining the International Poultry Expo/International Feed Expo (IPE/IFE) beginning in January 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The new tradeshow will be named the International Production and Processing Expo, or IPPE. USPOULTRY will continue to be the sponsor of the IPE, AFIA will continue to be the sponsor of the IFE, and now AMI will sponsor the IME, or the International Meat Expo.

Why the co-location? Because we think it adds value – for both the attendee and the exhibitor. For the attendee, there will be a greater breadth and depth to the products and services exhibited at the IPPE. And, the strong education programs already avail-able at the Expo will only be further enhanced by the addition of AMI, an association with a similar history of producing industry-driven, first-rate educational programs.

For the exhibitor, the co-location provides access to a larger customer base, at a significantly lower cost. If you go back in time a decade, the three organizations – USPOULTRY, AFIA and AMI – sponsored four tradeshows every two years, or two per year. Now this has been reduced to a single tradeshow per year. So, the co-locations with AFIA and AMI have cut the exhibition cost in half, or more, for many of our exhibitors.

Beyond the value and efficiencies the co-location brings, it also establishes a new ho-rizon on which the IPPE is THE preeminent animal protein sector event in the Western Hemisphere. That positioning propels an interest in the Expo far beyond our borders, and will enhance the success of the Expo. This enhanced success, in turn, is returned right back to the respective industries served by the three organizations via support of programs and projects our respective boards deem vital.

We had a great show in 2012! We appreciate the ongoing support of our members and our exhibitor community. And we look forward to a bigger, better event in 2013!

John [email protected]

John StarkeyPresident

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The 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo drew 20,651 poultry and feed industry leaders from all over the world. The annual Expo is the world’s largest poultry and feed industry event of its kind and has consistently been one of the top 100 trade shows in the United States. The event is sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA).

International visitors came from 100 nations and totaled 4,142. The largest group from

a single country outside the United States was Canada with 685 visitors. The largest region represented was Latin America and the Caribbean with 1,877 visitors. “The number of attendees on the exhibit floor was virtually identical with last year’s number. We had a great turn-out this year, and we are looking forward to even more attendees with the American Meat Institute co-locating in Atlanta with IPE/IFE next year,” said 2012 USPOULTRY chairman Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, AL.

The central attraction was the large exhibit floor. With 895 exhibitors presenting the latest advances in equipment, supplies, and services, attendees were able to view and experience all facets of the poultry industry related to the production and processing of poultry, eggs, and feed products. All segments of the poultry and feed industry were represented, from feed and poultry production and processing, to further processing and packaging.

by the Southern Poultry Science Society, Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, and U.S. Poultry& Egg Association.

The Pet Food Conference had over 275 attendees and provided high-level regulatory and legislative updates from industry leaders and key federal decision makers. The Hatchery-Breeder Clinic was also well received again this year and drew over 200 attendees. The Hatchery-Breeder Clinic examined incubation needs for modern breeds, along with a range of other current industry topics.

New this year, the Executive Conferences on the Future of the American Poultry and Egg Industry drew extremely large crowds of over 500 attendees and included several presentations from featured speakers such as Jeff Simmons, President of Elanco Animal Health, and Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, Under Secretary for Food Safety, FSIS. Also new this year, the Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference had 360 attendees and reviewed the known and unknown issues associated with the control of food-borne pathogens in pre-harvest operations.

With 895 exhibitors, new product and service launches, organization meetings, exhibitor and publisher-sponsored sessions, Featherfest® activities, educational sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities, the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo made Atlanta the global marketplace for the poultry and feed industry. Next year, IPE and IFE will be joined by the American Meat Institute’s tradeshow in Atlanta. The 2013 Expo will be one of the 50 largest shows in the United States. More than 1,000 poultry, feed, and meat exhibitors are expected to exhibit with over an estimated 400,000 net square feet of exhibits.

The 2013 Expo will be held January 28-31 in Atlanta, GA, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Helping drive the attendance, a week-long schedule of education programs complemented the exhibit floor by keeping industry management up-to-date on current issues. This year’s line-up included nine sessions: the long-standing International Poultry Scientific Forum, Hatchery-Breeder Clinic, Pet Food Conference, Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference, Executive Conference on the Future of the American Egg Industry, co-sponsored with the United Egg Producers, AFIA International Feed Education Program, Executive Conference on the Future of the American Poultry Industry,

and the International Rendering Symposium, co-sponsored with the National Renderers Association.

This year’s International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF) had over 1,200 attendees. The IPSF is an annual meeting that allows information exchange and stimulates scientific research in poultry-relatedtopics, including pathology and environment, nutrition, physiology, and processing and products. IPSF is sponsored

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2012 IPE/IFE: ThE MEETINg PLACE FOR POULTRY ANd FEEd INdUSTRY dECISION MAkERS


AMERICAN MEAT INSTITUTE TO CO-LOCATE WITh IPE/IFE IN 2013


U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) have signed an agreement with the American Meat Institute (AMI) to co-locate the AMI tradeshow with the IPE/IFE in Atlanta annually in January, starting in 2013.

The three shows will operate under one umbrella creating one of the largest 50 shows in the United States. It is expected that the entire show will include more than 1,000 exhibitors and close to 400,000 net square feet of exhibit space. The meat and poultry exhibits will be combined on one large show floor, and the IFE will be held in the adjacent hall. One badge will allow all attendees into any exhibit.

“We are very excited about this partnership with AMI, and the co-location is something our exhibitors have asked about for a long

more diverse event for our members and allow for more educational opportunities for attendees,” remarked Joel Newman, President of AFIA.

“This partnership will enhance the value of our trade shows to exhibitors and attendees alike,” said AMI President, J. Patrick Boyle. “Now we have one show that provides more education, networking, and hands-on demonstration of equipment and supplies from farm through distribution. Our entire industry will benefit from the reduction in travel expenses, exhibit costs, and see an undeniable increase in value.”

time. The consolidation of the tradeshows will allow our respective organizations to build on the synergies of the poultry, feed, and meat sectors, as well as provide a benefit to our exhibitors and members who produce or exhibit across multiple protein sectors,” commented John Starkey, President of USPOULTRY.

All three associations will continue to operate independently, serving their respective constituents and will offer targeted education and networking opportunities that meet the customer needs and complement the expo. The operations of the show will be handled out of the USPOULTRY offices, and AMI and AFIA will be instrumental in driving attendance promotion and exhibit sales efforts.“We are very pleased about the co-location with AMI. The consolidation will provide a

WALLER, NEW USPOULTRY ChAIRMAN


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Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, AL, (left) was elected chairman of the board of directors of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). He previously served as vice chairman. Waller was presented with the time-honored “working man’s gavel” by 2011 chairman, Gary Cooper. Waller has a B.S. degree in poultry science at Mississippi State University. Prior to joining Ingram in 1998, he was with Tyson Foods for 19 years, serving as plant manager and complex manager. Waller is now sales and processing director

for Ingram Farms. He is a past president of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association. He has served on the USPOULTRY board of directors since 2005.

vice chairman - James Adams, Wenger’s Feed Mill, Rheems, PA. A native of Pennsylvania, he received his B.S. in poultry technology and management and a Masters in Business Administration, both from Penn State University. Adams joined Wenger Feeds in 1980 and has worked in a variety ofresponsibilities in egg production, feed manufacturing, transportation, purchasing, and sales and marketing. He is currently president and CEO of Wenger Feeds.

treasurer - Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms, Oakwood, GA. A native of Georgia, he received his B.S. in engineering from the University of Georgia. Maddox joined Wayne Farms in 1974 and has worked in a number of management positions within the company. He is currently president and CEO of Wayne

Farms. In addition, he is a past president of the Georgia Poultry Federation and the Georgia Poultry Processors Federation and past chairman of the Georgia Improvement Association and National Chicken Council.

Secretary - Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods. A native of Mississippi, he received his B.S. in poultry science from Mississippi State University. Miller joined Cal-Maine Foods in 1997 where he worked in a variety of positions. He is currently Chief Operating Officer for Cal-Maine Foods.

Immediate Past chairman - Gary Cooper, Cooper Farms, Oakwood, OH. He began his career more than 30 years ago at Cooper Farms, which produces turkeys and turkey products, eggs, and pork. In the third generation at the family-owned operation, he serves as chief operating officer. Cooper is a past president of the Ohio Poultry Association and is a member of the Midwest Poultry Consortium board.

USPOULTRY BOARd OF dIRECTORS

The 2012 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Board of Directors (seated from left): John Prestage, Prestage Farms, Clinton, NC; Clint Rivers, Perdue, Salisbury, MD; Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods, Jackson, MS, secretary; James Adams, Wenger's Feed Mill, Rheems, PA, vice chairman; Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, AL, chairman; Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms, Oakwood, GA, treasurer; Gary Cooper, Cooper Farms, Oakwood, OH, immediate past chairman; Shawn Nicholas, Baader-Johnson, Kansas City, MO; Wes Morris, Tyson Foods, Springdale, AR; and Alan Duncan, Moun-taire Farms, Little Rock, AR; (standing from left): Charles George, George's, Springdale, AR; Paul Hill, West Liberty Foods, West Liberty, IA; Mark Hickman, Peco Foods, Tuscaloosa, AL; Walt Shafer, Pilgrim's Corporation, Pittsburg, TX; Jay Houchin, Farbest Farms, Inc., Jasper, IN; Pete Martin, Mar-Jac Poultry, Gainesville, GA; Tom Hensley, Fieldale Farms, Baldwin, GA; Don Mabe, American Proteins, Cumming, GA; Bill Bradley, CCF Brands, Rogers, AR; Jerry Moye, Cobb-Vantress, Siloam Springs, AR; Greg Hinton, Rose Acre Farms, Seymour, IN; and Dr. Kenton Kreager, Hy-Line Interna-tional, Dallas Center, IA. (not pictured: Lyman Campbell, Koch Foods of Alabama, LLC, Montgomery, AL; Richard King, Foster Farms, Livingston, CA; and Brian Barrett, Feather Crest Farms, Bryan, TX)


BAkER RECEIVES USPOULTRY LAMPLIghTER AWARd


U.S. Poultry & Egg Association presented the organization’s annual Lamplighter Award toDolph Baker during the 2012 International Poultry Expo. The award pays tribute to individuals for “sustained and exemplary service” to the poultry and egg industry.

Baker is president and chief executive officer for Cal-Maine Foods. He has been employed with Cal-Maine since 1986 and has served a director since 1991. Baker graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Business Administration. He has served on numerous boards, including past chairman of the American Egg Board, past board chairman of the Mississippi Poultry Association, pastchairman of United Egg Producers, and was a

former USPOULTRY board member.

“We value the commitment, hard work, and support Dolph has provided to our industry,” said 2011 USPOULTRY chairman Gary Cooper, Cooper Farms, Oakwood, OH. “Dolph is dedicated to advancing the industry, and we appreciate his service and devotion.”

Dolph Baker (right), president and chief executive officer for Cal-Maine Foods, received the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Lamplighter Award at the International Poultry Expo. He was presented with the award by John Starkey (left), president of USPOULTRY.

USPOULTRY RECOgNIzES BILL BRAdLEY AS INdUSTRY WORkhORSE OF ThE YEAR

Bill Bradley, Vice President of Egg Division for CCF Brands, and 2008 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association chairman, was named Workhorse of the Year by USPOULTRY during the 2012 International Poultry Expo. The poultry industry’s most esteemed honor is given annually by USPOULTRY in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the Association and poultry industry.

Bradley was “collared” with the long-established horse collar by 2011 Workhorse of the Year recipient, Monty Henderson. He was also presented with a commemorative plaque by 2011 USPOULTRY chairman, Gary Cooper, Cooper Farms, Oakwood, OH.

“We are honored to recognize Bill with this special award and acknowledge his

many contributions to the Association and the industry,” remarked Cooper. “Bill has committed a great deal of time and energy to help address and meet the challenges facing our industry every day. We are deeply appreciative of his leadership and commitment.”

After earning his B.S. at Oklahoma State University and his M.S. at Kansas State, Bradley began his career with DeKalb Poultry Research in Illinois. He later worked for Moark Productions in Missouri until 2002. Bradley’s involvement with USPOULTRY spans 30 years on various committees and projects.

Bill Bradley (right) named U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Workhorse of the Year. He was

“collared” by Monty Henderson, 2011 Workhorse of the Year recipient. Bradley was presented

with a commemorative plaque by John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY.

profession, association management field, and among collegiate supporters,” remarked Gary Cooper, immediate past chairman of USPOULTRY. “Abit is well respected and highly regarded within the industry; and his legacy will be acknowledged for many years to come.”

Commented John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY, “Abit has labored diligently and efficiently on behalf of the Georgia poultry industry, and his touch can be seen and felt on many of the initiatives and programs that have contributed to the state’s poultry success, as well as nationally. On behalf of our Association, Abit has provided a constant source of knowledge and experience. He has been a visionary in evaluating the industry’s future needs and has acted to address those needs. The hallmark of Abit’s career has been his integrity and his personal touch, which forms the foundation of every relationship he has.”

“Poultry is the number one income producing activity for the state of Georgia, and the International Poultry Expo is the largest annual meeting of its kind held at the Georgia World Congress Center every year,” commented Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. Governor Deal was speaking to a group of poultry industry executives at a luncheon held during the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo. The luncheon was sponsored by Rabobank.

Governor Deal was introduced by Abit Massey, president emeritus for the Georgia Poultry Federation, and recipient of the 2012 USPOULTRY Harold E. Ford Lifetime

Achievement Award. Governor Dealaddressed many topics during his speech including the need to end ethanol mandates, Georgia’s new state-of-the-art poultry lab, the necessity for immigration reform to be addressed at the federal level, expanding export markets, and the importance of poultry exports to the port of Savannah and its continued growth and expansion.

“Governor Deal has long been a friend and advocate for the poultry industry. We appreciate him taking the time to meet with our industry leaders at the International Poultry Expo,” remarked John Starkey, president of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.

Abit Massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry Federation, was honored

by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association during the 2012 International Poultry Expo, where he received the Harold E. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor was presented to Massey by Harold E. Ford, past president of USPOULTRY and for whom the award was named.

The Harold E. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual whose dedication and leadership over the years have far exceeded the ordinary and impacted both the poultry industry and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association in an exemplary manner. The award is presented non-annually when the Awards and Recognition Committee unanimously recognizes and endorses the need for occasional, unique recognition for exceptional contributions.

“In addition to being recognized as a Georgia poultry industry icon, Abit is recognized as a leader in several fields, including the lobbying

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Georgia Governor Nathan deal (right) and John Star-key, president of u.S. Poultry & Egg association, at

an executive luncheon held during the 2012 Interna-tional Poultry Expo and International feed Expo.

abit massey, president emeritus of the Georgia Poultry federation (left), was honored by u.S.

Poultry & Egg association with the Harold E. ford lifetime achievement award at the International Poultry Expo. He was presented with the award by Harold E. ford, past president of uSPoultRy

and for whom the award was named.

gOVERNOR dEAL AddRESSES ExECUTIVES AT IPE LUNChEON



BUILdINg A CULTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY



“Sustainability is an important part of the company. It started with the values of my grandfather, who, as he started raising chickens, would cut squares of leather from his worn out boots to use as door hinges for poultry houses. Today, sustainability expands beyond environmental issues to concerns for Perdue associates, animal care, and the community. In many of our communities, Perdue is the largest employer. Our role far exceeds just providing a job and a paycheck,” commented Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms. He was participating in a panel discussion on Sustainability Implications for the Poultry Industry at the Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit, held as part of the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo.

Also participating in the panel discussion were Mike Helgeson, CEO of GNP Company, Nancy Stoner with the Environmental Protection Agency, Suzy Friedman of the Environmental Defense Fund, and Dr. Brian Kiepper of the University of Georgia. Helgeson remarked that consumers want to know where their food comes from. This requires the industry to make continuous improvement a priority. It also expands the need for the industry to evaluate its own operations and look at the sustainability of upstream suppliers, downstream distribution, and customers. He went on to comment that the poultry industry’s significant level of integration allows it to impact sustainability more than some of the other proteins.Stoner commended IPE/IFE for the fourth year of hosting the Summit and addressing

a semiannual meeting of managers. From there it was disseminated throughout the company’s network of laying operations, processing facilities, and feed mills. “Management has to understand and lead the culture, but you have to get buy-in from the employees,” Andrews stressed. He added that a program such as this also requires a communications plan, support materials, regular reinforcement, and ongoing monitoring to track progress.

Building a corporate social responsibility program (CSR) can be challenging for a company, even those with a strong commitment to this goal. Two executives with Keystone Foods shared some advice on starting and maintaining a sustainability program as part of their presentation on Operational Efficiencies - Tactical.

“One is to build on your successes and strengths,” said Don Adams, vice president of sustainability. Adams also recommended reaching outside of your organization and talking to other companies who are building programs and are willing to share their experiences.

Keystone’s CSR program began about four years ago, and many aspects were modeled on a strong safety program that had been in place for years. Lessons learned included the use of local teams reporting to regional teams who in turn report to a central committee, ensuring input from all levels of the organization, and information sharing. Also, goals are set at each plant and not dictated from the corporate headquarters. “Corporate and divisional managers provide the direction, but employees and facilities provide the drive that will achieve operational efficiencies in a CSR program,” remarked Ken Opengart, vice president of live operations and processing.

more than just environmental concerns. She remarked that ag and clean water need each other. Stoner further commented that we need to work in areas where we can achieve more together, and sustainability is a great framework for that collaboration.

As part of his presentation on Building a Culture of Sustainability, Alan Andrews, director of marketing for Cal-Maine Foods, described the launch of what Cal-Maine calls a “culture of sustainability,” a multifaceted program that the company believes is crucial to its long-term survival. Andrews outlined Cal-Maine’s approach to introducing a comprehensive sustainability initiative, noting that the concept of sustainability, overall and within the poultry industry, is

evolving and becoming more complicated. How it is defined and practiced at a particular company will vary.

“We believe that a culture of sustainability gives us the best opportunity for the future. For Cal-Maine, sustainability is the capacity to endure, through a culture that is focused on the long-term well-being of our employees, our laying hens, our customers, our suppliers, the environment, and the communities where we live and work. If we don’t sustain the well-being of any one of those, it could have a significant impact on our future or even the company’s existence,” said Andrews.

At Cal-Maine Foods, the company’s leadership forged the sustainability strategy, based on the corporate culture, then introduced it at

FAMILY FARM ENVIRONMENTAL WINNERS RECOgNIzEd dURINg 2012 IPE



At the 2012 International Poultry Expo, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association recognized sixpoultry farms to receive the annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award is given in acknowledgment of exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry andegg production.

“The poultry industry has been recognized as a leader in environmental management for a number of years,” said newly elected Association chairman Mark Waller, Ingram Farms, Cullman, AL. “We must continue to be diligent overseers of our environment, using current management practices and newtechnology in sustaining a clean environment. Our family farm environmental excellence competition is another way to highlight our industry’s commitment to environmental stewardship.”

Applicants were rated in several categories, including dry litter or liquid manure management, nutrient management planning, community involvement, wildlife enhancement techniques, innovative nutrientmanagement techniques, and participation in education or outreach programs. Applications

were reviewed and farm visits conducted by a team of environmental professionals from universities, regulatory agencies, and state trade associations in selecting national winners.Winners were chosen from six geographical regions from throughout the United States:

central Region Hesse farm

cole camp, motom and Gaylene Hesse

nominated by cargill turkey Production

North central Regionflintrock farms

lititz, Padaniel and Jen Heller

nominated by tyson foods, Inc.

Northeast RegionPine draft farm

augusta, WvBrian and Kelli Eglinger

nominated by the West virginia Poultry association

Southeast Regioncooley farmsRoberta, Galarry cooley

nominated by Perdue farms

West RegionHack farmsturlock, ca

Will and linda Hacknominated by foster farms

Southwest RegionHillview farmsBuckholts, tx

Wayne and Rebecca Hillman nominated by

texas Poultry federation



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VIEWS ON ThE FUTURE OF ThE AMERICAN POULTRY ANd Egg INdUSTRY AT IPE 2012

In 50 years, the world will need 100 percent more food, and the poultry industry must help meet the challenge of providing safe, abundant, and affordable food to a population that is seven billion and growing. “We’re at a tipping point where we can really make some progress in this industry. This is an opportunity and a moral responsibility,” said Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco Animal Health, at the Executive Conference on the Future of the American Poultry and Egg Industry held at the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo.

Simmons remarked that as the farming and agriculture industries look for ways to become more efficient and play a greater part in feeding the planet, the playing field in which they will be working for the next several decades will be shaped by global population increases, rising demand for dairy and meat proteins, environmental concerns, economic constraints, and various public issues. He also emphasized that technology has the potential to address 70 to 75 percent of food-related issues and will enable

have little impact on detection and prevention of foodborne illnesses. Calling this proposal the “biggest stride that we’ve taken forward in a very, very long time,” Dr. Hagen said it would strengthen protections for consumers as well as offer the poultry industry more flexibility, yield tremendous cost savings for the industry, and save taxpayers money. The changes are expected to save U.S. taxpayers an estimated $90 to $100 million in the first three years after they are enacted and lower poultry production costs by at least $250 million a year.

Tom Silva, vice president at J.S. West Milling Co., described his initial results in his presentation on enriched colony housing. The colony has 116.3 square inches per bird, 4.7 inches per bird of feed space, 5.9 square inches perching per bird, a height of 17.7 inches at the lowest spot, a nest area, scratch and dust pad, and nail files. West says he was pleased with the results but can identify both pros and cons.

The favorable points about the enriched colony system is that it “feels good, looks good, and

shows good to the public,” Silva said, noting that the cage height is what most impresses visitors. On the negative side, the initial investment in a flock is 75% higher, due to the cage specifications. He suggested that innovations such as enhanced colonies will spread from a few early adopters.

“The egg industry will be different in the future, and I think we have to accept that. Whether the enriched colony is what we finally end up with, it is changing,” Silva remarked.

progress in production and availability, choice, and sustainability.

James Paulsen, chief investment strategist for Wells Capital Management, suggested that while bad economic news seems to be everywhere, the early indicators of a turnaround may have been overlooked or downplayed because of outdated ideas of what improvement should look like. “There are a lot of things to worry about, but don’t miss the recovery while you’re worrying,” Paulsen said, adding that in his view the recovery is “rolling out normally.”

In his Economic Outlook presentation, Paulsen remarked that the current recovery is not robust. He predicted that in 2012 the unemployment rate would slowly but steadily decline, consumer confidence would rise, the housing market would improve somewhat, and corporations would begin to spend the vast sums of money they have been holding for the last several years, helping stimulate the economy. “Adjusted for labor force

growth, the current recovery is stronger than those of the 1970s,” commented Paulsen. “We have to recognize that the recovery is working, but it’s a different character of growth.”

Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, Under Secretary for Food Safety in the Food Safety and Inspection Service, addressed the USDA’s recent announced plan to modernize poultry inspections to focus on areas most relevant to food safety while pulling back on items that

Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco Animal Health, presenting at the Executive Conference on the

Future of the American Poultry and Egg Industry held at the 2012 International Poultry Expo and

International Feed Expo.

Spotlight: C AL-MAINE FOOdS



Started in 1957 by Fred Adams, “Adams Egg Farm” became “Cal-Maine Foods” in 1969. Through the past 55 years, Cal-Maine Foods has established a heritage rich in tradition, excellence, and vision that brought the company to the leadership position it maintains today. The significant contribution Cal-Maine Foods makes to the nutrition of Americans continues to motivate its employees. Dolph Baker, President and CEO, and Sherman Miller, COO, now lead a company that recognizes the complexity and

challenges that the company faces today and will face going forward. Cal-Maine Foods is proud of its past and optimistic about its future.

Cal-Maine Foods is the largest producer and marketer of shell eggs in the US with approximately 27MM laying hens. The company owns breeder facilities that produce 15.5MM pullets per year; and last year, Cal-Maine Foods sold over 821MM dozen

3 Certified, UEP Animal Care Certified, and have USDA inspectors on sight. The company has spent over $116 million over the past five years upgrading its facilities with the most advanced equipment and technology available in the industry. Improving efficiency and managing cost is critical in a time of volatile feed prices and increased government regulations. Cal-Maine Foods is well positioned to increase its leadership position within the egg industry.

or just under 10B eggs. The company is a fully integrated egg producer with breeder flocks, hatchery, pullet growing, laying hens, egg processing and two egg breaking plants that contribute about three percent of its net sales. Cal-Maine Foods operates 20 feed mills that can produce 700 tons of feed per hour and 37 egg processing facilities that pack 1.7MM dozen shell eggs every day. The

company sells its eggs mostly in 29 States in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and South Central part of the US.

Specialty eggs have become an increasingly important part of the company’s business and last year contributed 24 percent of dollar sales and 16.1 percent of dozen sales. Cal-Maine Foods is the largest producer of Eggland’s Best eggs and markets eggs under the 4 Grain

and Farmhouse brands as well.

Cal-Maine is committed to Food Safety, Animal Care, and Sustainability, as reflected in its Mission Statement. All of Cal-Maine’s fresh egg processing plants are SQF Level

cal-maine foodsmission Statement

to be the most sustainable producer and reliable supplier of consistent high quality fresh eggs and egg products in

the country, demonstrating a “culture of Sustainability” in everything we do.

into raw chicken breast, allowed to attach, and then live cells were recovered after exposure to surface (crust) freezing for comparison with bacteria on meat that was only refrigerated or completely frozen. Since bacteria in processing plants are often exposed to low temperatures, both cold-shocked and normal temperature bacteria were injected into samples. No differences were found between cold-shocked or non-shocked bacteria on products that were crust or completely frozen. Crust freezing did not result in a significant reduction in bacteria



Project #645http://www.poultryegg.org/research/re-sproj/PRoJ_645.html

Research conducted on Blast Surface freezing of Poultry meat

Research was conducted to determine the survival of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella on the surface of raw poultry products following blast (crust) freezing and to determine shelf life of breast meat, with and without skin, following crust freezing. Salmonella and E. coli bacteria were injected

uSPoultRy announces the completion of a research project. It is a part of the association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. a brief summary of the projects are shown below. a complete report, along with information on other association research, may be obtained by going to uSPoultRy’s website, www.uspoultry.org.

RESEARCh RESULTSFunded by USPOULTRY Foundation

counts compared with fresh and completely frozen treatments. Crust freezing also did not increase shelf life or affect color and tenderness of raw chicken breast.

Outbreaks of spinal abscesses in broilers/broiler breeders associated with E. cecorum were first observed in 2007, making it an emerging disease. The most likely route of infection is oral ingestion, and the presence of coccidia may increase the risk of infection. Objectives of this study were: 1) to develop an experimental model for ES using E. cecorum, with and without coccidia challenge, to study possible risk factors (i.e. nutrition, infectious agents, genetics, and management practices); 2) to examine the role of coccidia infection; and 3) to determine the development (pathogenesis) of ES.

Project #658http://www.uspoultry.org/research/resproj/PRoJ_658.html

Research to aid in development of therapeutic and Preventative control measures of Broiler Breeder disease

Enterococcal Spondylitis (ES) is a disease of broiler breeders, isolated in flocks in North Carolina, which causes significant mortality. Enterococcus cecorum (E. cecorum) has been found in spinal abscesses of infected flocks. Sporadic spinal abscesses similar to ES can be caused by other bacteria, including E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

Enterococcal Spondylitis caused by E. cecorum was experimentally reproduced under controlled laboratory conditions. However, the disease was observed in only 1 of 16 birds when challenged with both E. cecorum and coccidia. The results provide information on the development of ES and methods to re-create it in the laboratory. This research will aid in development of therapeutic and preventative control measures for this emerging disease.

USPOULTRY’S VOICE IN ThE INdUSTRY



The U.S. poultry industry voiced several con-cerns with EPA’s proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Con-centrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Reporting Rule. The rule, proposed on October 21, 2011, would require owners and operators of CAFOs to submit certain information to EPA. Specifically, EPA is requesting detailed location information and farm demographics for virtually every family farm engaged in the production of commercial poultry and egg products in the United States.

EPA claims the Clean Water Act provides them with the authority to require CAFOs to submit the information sought, and this information will help them determine if a violation of the Clean Water Act has occurred. In reality, none of the information sought would provide any understanding as to whether the facility is

In the rule, EPA also requested comment on the development of alternative mechanisms for promoting environmental stewardship and compliance. The industry pointed out its long history of environmental stewardship and indicated its commitment for continued improvement. Addressing this issue, Joel Brandenberger, president of the National Turkey Federation commented, “We are pleased EPA recognizes the benefit of developing programs that can assist poultry and egg producers with further tools to extend their stewardship efforts. We urge EPA to follow this course rather than initiate an information collection exercise that will do nothing to enhance water quality.”

The comments can be viewed on the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association website at http://www.uspoultry.org/positionpapers.

discharging or violating the Clean Water Act. Mike Brown, president of the National Chicken Council remarked, “We’re convinced the authority EPA claims under Section 308 of the Clean Water Act to collect information from non-discharging CAFOs oversteps what Congress intended when the law was written.”

In their comments, the poultry industry pointed out the very serious threat of making every CAFO location publicly available. “Making this kind of information readily available to the public puts the safety of the food chain at an even higher risk for acts of bioterrorism, not to mention the concern for the safety and privacy of the thousands of family farmers who often live at the same location,” said John Starkey, president in the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.

Poultry Industry Expresses concerns with EPa’s Proposed cafo Rule

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association has scheduled a Poultry Wastewater Operators Training Program. The course introduces students to the regulatory structure governing poultry plant effluents; provides a primer in math, chemistry, and microbiology; and covers the predominant equipment and systems used to properly treat poultry effluent prior to discharge. The course is primarily geared toward operators and supervisors involved in poultry wastewater treatment for two years or less. The course will be led by Paul Bredwell, vice president, environmental programs, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. All attendees will

fee covers lunch on both days.

The class will be held at the USPOULTRY office, May 23-24, in Tucker, GA. You can register online at www.uspoultry.org.

be awarded a certificate of completion.

Class size will be limited to 20 people. Registrations are processed on a first-come first-served basis.

Sign-in is from 8 - 8:30 a.m. Sessions are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. - approx. 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.

The enrollment fee is $195 per person for USPOULTRY member companies and $390 per person for non-member companies. The

Poultry Wastewater Operations Training Program

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PRE-hARVEST FOOd SAFETY CONFERENCE AddRESSES POULTRY INdUSTRY CONCERNS

In her opening remarks at the Pre-Harvest Food Safety Conference held during the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo, Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety, commented on the importance of pre-harvest food safety and commended the poultry industry for bringing all the stakeholders together to conduct this timely symposium. Dr. Hagen also empha-sized the need for ongoing dialogue between the government and the poultry industry to address ways of improving food safety throughout the entire farm to table continu-um, commenting that both parties need to remain vigilant and innovative as they strive to make safer products.

“Poultry producers need to understand both their rights and their responsibilities, such as compliance with food safety regulations and the importance of educating consumers. One thing they cannot do is ignore pressing issues and scientific realities,” remarked Dr. Alling Yancy, vice president of food safety and production programs for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. Dr. Yancy was presenting on the topic of Poultry Industry Concerns Regarding Pre-Harvest Food Safety Regula-tory Initiatives.

“Nature always wins. If we divorce ourselves from the reality that we are dealing with ubiquitous microorganisms in live animals and agree with our customers and consumers who are considering the prospect of asking us to produce poultry that test negative for all serotypes of Salmonella—or even a hand-

commented.

Many organizations, agencies, and individuals worldwide are monitoring antibiotic use, and groups with regulatory authority wrestle with the challenge of drafting guidelines. Their es-timates of antibiotic use in poultry and trends in antibiotic resistance vary widely, and misin-formation is plentiful, Dr. Clark said. One reli-able estimate is that 72 percent of all antibiot-ics are used in food animals. But if data are analyzed by body weight, people and their pets use 10 times as much as food animals. According to a 2011 study of real-time usage, only about one percent of chickens in the U.S. receive antibiotics in their drinking water. Re-gardless of the prevalence of antibiotic use in food animals, it is clear that indiscriminate use poses risks, and science-based information must be gathered to assist in the formulation of guidelines that detail more appropriate application, Dr. Clark said.

Results of a pre-harvest intervention survey for best practices in pathogen control show that most breeders are taking biosecurity measures on their farms, vaccinating their birds, and conducting water and litter testing, while smaller numbers reported regularly washing vehicles, cages, crates, and other equipment.

“Much of this information is encouraging,” said Dr. Shelly McKee, an associate professor in the Poultry Products Safety and Quality Program, Department of Poultry Science, Auburn University. “But there is no silver bul-let. This is risk mitigation. Someday maybe we can get to eradication, but today, if we can mitigate risk during pre-harvest, the things we do at the processing plant may help con-trol some of these pathogens better.” Dr. Al YancyVice President, Food Safety and Production [email protected]

ful—because they do not want to deal with the responsibility of handling raw products appropriately once they have them, then we have got a problem,” Dr. Yancy commented.

Industry and regulatory agencies share the goal of improving food safety and both have limited resources. This does not mean they always see eye-to-eye or approach mutual goals in the same way. It does, however, explain why it is so critical for both parties to work together and use science as the foundation of their efforts. In Dr. Yancy’s view, many existing or proposed guidelines need clarification, and the Agency is sometimes wrong. On the other hand, producers need to educate themselves about issues such as anti-biotic resistance, the possibility that previous industry actions may have had unintended consequences, and the relationship between Salmonella and Campylobacter. These and other questions must and will be addressed, and the industry has to take an active role in seeking solutions and ensuring that regula-tory policies are based on sound science, Dr. Yancy added.

According to Dr. Steven Clark, senior techni-cal services manager-poultry at Pfizer Animal Health, the interactions between animals, humans, and the environment are in the forefront as never before. In his presenta-tion on Current Trends in Antibiotic Usage in Food Animal Production, Clark remarked that one of the most significant challenges is how to preserve the efficacy of antibiotics. These drugs will be needed in both humans and animals for the foreseeable future, so a framework for understanding how to use them judiciously is necessary.

“Antibiotics are important not only for human health but also for animal health. They also have implications for food safety; we can indirectly understand how healthy animals produce healthy food. In addition, there are economic benefits for everybody,” Dr. Clark



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RULE AFFECTINg FEEd MILL EMISSION CONTROL EqUIPMENT REVISEd After more than 12 months of meetings and conference calls, the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, along with representatives from the American Feed Industry Association and the National Grain Industry Association, was able to convince the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the prepared feed manufacturing industry. The original rule, finalized in January 2010, required feed mills that add manganese or chromium to their feed and produce more than 50 tons of feed per day to capture emissions from the pelleting operation and route them to a cyclone designed to remove particulate matter. While virtually every feed mill in operation utilizes a cyclone to control the emission of particulate matter, the 2010 rule required all cyclones to be certified that they had been designed to reduce these emissions by at least 95 percent. The 2010 rule stipulated the cyclone efficiency was to be demonstrated by one of three methods -- providing documentation from the cyclone manufacturer, through an EPA approved performance test, or certification by a professional engineer or responsible official. USPOULTRY convinced EPA that the three alternatives for complying with the certification mandate for existing cyclones were often impossible, and the certification requirement would force the replacement of a large number of properly functioning cyclone units.

In response to USPOULTRY’s request for reconsideration of the 2010 rule, EPA confirmed that it was not the agency’s intent for industry to replace existing cyclones. Subsequently on December 23, 2011, EPA issued a revised rule that removed the efficiency certification requirement for existing cyclone units. Under the revised rule, existing sources will be required to maintain the cyclone in accordance with good air pollution control practices and follow manufacturer’s specifications and operating instructions if they are available. Existing

The revised rule became effective on February 21, 2012. Owners of existing and new affected sources must submit a Notification of Compliance Status prior to May 4, 2012. Among other information, this notification requires the submission of the company name and address, the name and contact information of a responsible official, and a certification statement from the official that the source has complied with all relevant standards of the rule. For new sources the Notification of Compliance Status must provide an operational parameter range (e.g. inlet

flow rate, pressure drop, fan amperage, etc.) that constitutes proper operation of the cyclone for new sources. For existing sources, the notification must include documentation of what constitutes proper operation of the cyclone for existing sources. Additional reporting includes the preparation of an Annual Compliance Certification report, prior to March 1, for the previous calendar year. The initial Annual Compliance Certification report must be prepared prior to March 1, 2013.

The January 2010 rule and the revised rule published on December 23, 2011, can be found on the USPOULTRY website by inputting the following link in the browser:

http://www.uspoultry.org/environment/

If you have any questions regarding the requirements of the NESHAP for the prepared feed manufacturing industry, please call Paul Bredwell at 678.514.1973.

Paul BredwellVice President, Environmental [email protected]

sources are also required to document what constitutes proper operation of the cyclone. The requirement to perform daily monitoring and recording of a parameter such as fan amperage or pressure drop outlined in the 2010 rule was replaced with the requirement to perform a weekly visual inspection to ensure the cyclone is operating consistent with good air pollution control practices.

It is important to note EPA’s definition of an existing source is one that “commenced construction or reconstruction of the facility on or before July 27, 2009,” and an affected source is considered new “if you commenced

construction or reconstruction of the facility after July 27, 2009.” This differentiation will require facilities constructed or reconstructed after July 27, 2009, to demonstrate the cyclone in use has been designed to reduce particulate matter from the emission stream by at least 95 percent in accordance with certification requirements of the January 2010 rule.

The 2011 revised rule requires existing sources to maintain records associated with the weekly visual inspection, identify instances when the cyclone is not operating in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practices, and identify any corrective action taken to restore operation of the system in accordance with good air pollution control practices.


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YOU CANNOT MANAgE WhAT YOU dO NOT MEASURE

Higher education – whether obtained at a technical school, a university, or simply from the “school of hard knocks” – often prepares a new manager to handle the technical aspects of a new management role. Supervising a processing line, monitoring the health of a flock, or manufacturing and delivering feed all require basic technical skills and many new managers come into the workplace with an adequate understanding of those skills.

However, many new managers, while technically qualified, come ill-equipped to deal with some of the basic business issues necessary to successfully manage a department and its employees.

To help develop new managerial talent, USPOULTRY introduced a new workshop during IPE 2012. “Introduction to Management: Basic Business Skills for New Managers” is a day-and-a-half-long workshop to provide a “poultry-centric” understanding of the financial and accounting tools available to help manage effectively as well as the people management skills needed to succeed in today’s business environment.

is gaining an understanding of the people skills required to deal with employees. Pressley led the workshop through an understanding of some of the key people skills needed for success, including Time Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Management, and Evaluating Employee Performance.

The goal of the workshop is to expose new managers to the myriad of skills needed to be successful in today’s business climate and to encourage them to assess their own strengths and weaknesses as they continue to develop as effective managers.

USPOULTRY plans to present the workshop on a periodic basis upon request from the industry.

For more information, contact Paul Pressley.

Paul PressleyExecutive Vice President, Industry [email protected]

The program was developed and presented by Seals Burdell, USPOULTRY Controller, and Paul Pressley, Executive Vice President, Industry Programs, who represent a combined 60+ years of poultry industry experience. Additionally, industry analyst Mike Donohue, Vice President of Agri Stats, provided an overview of how the industry uses Agri Stats’ data to improve operations.

Against a backdrop of the existing financial reporting standards, Burdell illustrated the importance of financial controls and encouraged attendees to use internal control measurements to achieve performance and profitability targets and prevent the loss of resources within their department. “You cannot manage what you do not measure” was a constant theme, and understanding the financial language of the organization and effectively utilizing the internal controls and financial reports is a key business skill for managers.

As important as obtaining technical expertise and mastering the use of basic financial tools

For more than 15 years, the USPOULTRY Foundation has been doing just that—providing millions of dollars to recruit students and fund research. The leadership of industry veterans like Henderson, who recently re-joined the USPOULTRY Foundation board, is key to the Foundation’s stability, according to USPOULTRY President John Starkey.

“Monty has certainly earned the right to rest and relax, but instead, he continues to be involved and make a difference. That kind of support is vital to our success and to future generations of industry leaders,” Starkey said.

For more information about the USPOULTRY Foundation, please contact John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY, at 770-635-9059 or [email protected].

He may have retired in 2009, but Monty Henderson remains passionate about giving back to the poultry industry and helping to secure its future.

“I spent 42 years in management in the poultry industry, and it was always good to me,” he said. “Therefore, I’m glad to commit time and financial support toward improvements that will help guarantee its continued vitality and prosperity.”

Henderson retired as president of George’s Inc., one of the industry’s major poultry production and processing companies based in Springdale, Ark., where he remains

a consultant to the company. He is a past chairman of U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, served on the Board of Directors of the National Chicken Council, and was a director of the American Egg Board.

He notes that with the competition for managerial talent and today’s high unemployment rate, it is important to raise awareness about careers in the poultry and egg industry.

“We need to get the message out about the opportunities that exist,” he said. “It is imperative that we remain positioned to grow our industry. In order to do that, we have to continue to bring bright minds into our field and continue research that is critical to the industry’s success

uSPoultRy fouNdatIoN: a commIttEd lEadER


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COLLEgE STUdENT CAREER PROgRAM: FROM ACAdEMICS TO INdUSTRY

As keynote speaker at the College Student Career Program, Dr. Don McIntyre, Poultry Technical Manager, Adisseo, addressed 325 students from 25 universities about Progressing from Academics to Industry. The annual program, held in conjunction with the International Poultry Expo, is sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.

McIntyre is an alumnus of the College Student Career Program. He attended the program while he was a junior at North Carolina State University. He reflected on seeing the Expo floor for the first time and being excited about the abundance of opportunities in the industry.

by seeing the latest technology and newest innovations in today’s poultry and egg production and processing operations.

The program also includes student competitions for College Student Career Program Student of the Year, Club of the Year, and Scrapbook of the Year. McIntyre presented the annual Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year Award to Terik Jones, University of Arkansas. The scholarship is named for Frank Perdue, noted for his dedication to aspiring young people studying for careers in the poultry industry. University of Arkansas also took home top honors for Club of the Year and Scrapbook of the Year.

“I grew up with beef cattle and quarter horses,” said McIntyre. “I went to school to pursue a career as a large animal veterinarian. I never applied to vet school, because I was intrigued by the genetic aspects of poultry science. I love puzzles. I love figuring out how things work. Each of you needs to find your own individual talent or gift,” added McIntyre.

“The poultry industry is like a fraternity, and the opportunities are limitless. Find a mentor at your job, someone you can look up to and go to for advice, someone who can help you and keep you on track with your goals. Find the gift that makes you special; make it your calling, not just your career,” McIntyre concluded.

This year, the College Student Career Program afforded undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities across the nation, in multiple disciplines, with the opportunity to interview for jobs and internships with 23 industry and allied companies. These students also visited the exhibit floor to complement their studies,

(L to R) Dr. Mike Kidd, Department Head, University of Arkansas’ Poultry Science Center of Excellence;

winner of the annual Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year award, Terik Jones, University of

Arkansas; and keynote speaker Dr. Don McIntyre, Poultry Technical Manager, Adisseo.

University of Arkansas won the 2012 Club and Scrapbook of the Year awards.


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h AT C h E R Y - B R E E d E R C L I N I C

PROFILES IN BREEd dEVELOPMENT

Improvement in broiler performance starts at the hatchery level, where maintenance, measurement, and monitoring should be consistently performed, remarked Scott Martin, hatchery specialist for Cobb-Vantresss world technical support team, at the Hatchery-Breeder Clinic held as part of the 2012 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo. “When it’s all said and done, we can affect broiler performance at the hatchery level,” Martin said.

In his presentation on Profiles in Breed Development, Martin commented that breeders should also address incubation management. Research has shown that storage time and temperature affect outcomes, and this applies not only to the hatchery but to other components of egg storage, such as farm egg rooms, warehouses, setter halls, and transportation. Martin recommended that breeders use a data logger that monitors the temperature and humidity of eggs at all of these points. These devices are especially valuable at showing trends.

In his presentation on Breast Vaccination Concerns, Terry Bruce, Tip Top Poultry, remarked that the poultry industry could be adversely impacted unless it addresses the issue of granulomas associated with salmonella breast injections. Lack of industry action is likely to have a financial impact and could also lead to loss of consumer confidence and increased regulatory oversight.

“Granuloma formation is a natural response to the bacterial vaccine. It’s not something

isolated to the state.

ORT is highly contagious and has a high mortality rate. In Alabama, it is often seen with another bacterial disease, Mycoplasma gallisepticum. The two together constitute a significant biosecurity hazard, according to Dr. Hoerr. He remarked that experts suspect ORT may be transmitted both horizontally and vertically and could move from breeders to broilers. Hoerr further added that in some parts of Latin America, breeders are vaccinated for ORT to prevent transmission to broilers. This is not yet the case in the United States, but strategies to discourage transmission are worth watching.

Dr. Hoerr also discussed broiler breeder urinary syndrome, which may be associated with the birds’ calcium-phosphorous balance. Researchers have theorized that near continuous vitamin D supplementation of broiler breeding hens could be a factor in the condition. Cases brought to the Alabama lab have declined, but this may not accurately reflect prevalence, Dr. Hoerr said.

Other topics included a New Equipment for Hatcheries and Breeder Farms; Changing Vaccination Programs and the Impact on Disease Trends; and Male Management for Optimum Fertility.

foreign that is being introduced,” Bruce said. While granulomas associated with either cholera vaccines or salmonella vaccines have been observed for more than a decade, granulomas linked to salmonella vaccines in breast injections became an issue again last summer.

Following an earlier round of problems, the poultry industry worked with government regulators on language stating that granulomas were a food quality issue rather than a food safety risk. However, this wording will not protect the industry from possible damage if the granuloma issue remains unaddressed. Bruce explained that granulomas devalue hens, which must be processed to remove the growths. Because the hens cannot be shipped as-is, they will be downgraded to canners. Lower hen value, in turn, would lead to higher eggs costs.

The industry can do several things to minimize negative responses to granulomas. The first is to follow label directions for the use of vaccines and choose injection sites other than the breast. In addition, proper procedures should be discussed with vaccination crews, veterinarians, and vaccine manufacturers.

Several diseases affecting poultry appear to be increasingly prevalent, at least in the Southeastern United States, observed Dr. Frederic J. Hoerr, director of the Alabama Diagnostic Laboratories, in his Disease Update for Breeders presentation. Hoerr said that there has been an increase in ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) in Alabama but that this trend may not be

2012 USPOULTRY Seminar ScheduleRegistration Available on Our Website,

www.uspoultry.org

The 2012 Human Resources Seminar will take a close look at proposed government regulations and how these regulations impact human resources within the poultry and egg industry. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the annual seminar was developed by an industry committee of experienced and knowledgeable human resource managers. It will be held April 16-18, at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, FL.

“Regardless of how sophisticated equipment and machines may be, the success of a company ultimately depends upon its workforce. People are essential to managing and maintaining the complex systems of today, and they must make vital day-to-day decisions,” said program committee chairperson Linda Smith, Pilgrim’s Pride. “It is extremely important to stay up-to-date on areas that affect our workforce such as government regulations, union activities, changing

trends in society, and changes in recruiting methods, retention, and training. The Human Resource Seminar will provide the tools necessary to ensure managers are provided with the most current information available in these areas.”

The program agenda will include the following topics: State of the Industry Update; Report from Washington on How the Industry Can Be More Proactive; Dealing With OSHA Inspections; ICE/I-9/State Immigration Laws; Dealing With Stress; and EEOC/ADA/Aging Workforce Issues, along with other important topics. A series of roundtable workshops are also part of the agenda, covering topics such as Conducting Internal Investigations, NLRB/Union Activities/Election Process, Healthcare Reform, New Recruiting Trends/Hiring Process, Immigration Issues, and more.

To register for the seminar, go to www.uspoultry.org.

Environmental Management seminarMarch 7-8Nashville, tNDoubletree Hotel

Feed Mill seminarMarch 21-22Nashville, tNDoubletree Hotel

Human resources seminarApril 16-18 Destin, Flsandestin Golf & Beach resort

National Breeders roundtableMay 3-4 st. louis, MoAirport Marriott Hotel

Poultry Processor WorkshopMay 16-17 Atlanta, GAMarriott Marquis

Financial Management seminarJune 25-27 Hilton Head, sCCrowne Plaza resort

Information systems seminarJuly 16-17Nashville, tNDoubletree Hotel

Women’s leadership ConferenceAugust 16-17 Destin, FlHilton sandestin Beach resort & spa

Poultry Production & Health seminarseptember 25-26 Birmingham, Al the Wynfrey Hotel

Poultry Protein & Fat seminaroctober 4-5 Nashville, tNDoubletree Hotel

Grain Forecast and Economic outlook ConferenceNovember 7 Atlanta, GA Airport Hilton Hotel

Hatchery-Breeder ClinictBD

Communications strategies WorkshoptBD

Air Cargo seminarsDates tBDAtlanta, GAMiami, FlChicago, IlDallas, tXNew york, Ny

Grower relations seminarPoultry Wastewater operators trainingscheduled upon industry request

The 2012 USPOULTRY Human Resource Seminar Committee included (Seated left to right): Jennifer Buster, Sanderson Farms; Hector Gonzalez, Tyson Foods; Dave Kennemer, Aviagen; William Gully, Peco Foods; Linda Smith, Committee Chairperson, Pilgrim’s Pride; Dante Rogers, Case Foods; Sandy Hastings, Cooper Farms; (Standing left to right) Emil Maier, American Proteins; Sandra Williams, Pilgrim’s Pride; Devin Wood, Harrison Poultry; Rebecca Bennett, Fieldale Farms; Lyne Nolen, Marshall Durbin; Linda Lauer, Coleman Natural Foods; Mark Bland, Claxton Poultry; and Allen Holland, Cal-Maine Foods. (Not pictured: George Crawford, Koch Foods)

human Resources SeminarExamining the Impact of government Regulations on the Poultry Industry

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